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Red Wing Shoes launches ultimate fit experience with 3D mapping technology at retail stores

March 16, 2022

Taking the safety footwear shopping experience to the next level, Red Wing Shoe Company has launched an AI-driven Ultimate Fit Experience for customers across all 500+ retail stores.

Ignoring signs of disrepair in your safety gloves can lead to injuries

Rick Pedley

February 28, 2022

Safety gloves provide a layer of protection for your hands and shield them from different types of hazards on the job, including cuts, scratches, punctures, and burns. It’s important to replace your gloves as needed.

Safety technology tracks training, BBS, health wearables & HazCom

How are wearables making worksites safer?

Emily Newton

February 10, 2022

How do employers monitor the health and safety of personnel without encroaching on their privacy and productivity? What’s more, how do you ensure they’re wearing the proper protective gear at all times and also check that they’re utilizing safety protocols and utilities appropriately? The answer lies with wearable devices.

2021 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Respiratory Protection, general industry

No. 2 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021

Benita Mehta

January 25, 2022

The OSHA standard on respiratory protection, general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021.

2021 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Hazard communication standard, general industry

No. 5 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021

Benita Mehta

January 25, 2022

The OSHA standard hazard communication, general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021.

2021 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Eye and Face Protection

No. 8 in the 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021

Benita Mehta

January 25, 2022

The OSHA standard on eye and face protection is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021.

CDC updates mask guidance: N95 and KN95 provide best protection

January 20, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, January 14, 2022 updated its guidance on masks for the general public, now saying that people "may choose" to wear N95 and KN95 masks because they offer the best protection against Covid-19.

Manufacturing and warehouse workers have specific footwear needs

Robin Skillings

January 20, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted industries across the globe, with e-commerce being no exception. In fact, e-commerce sales have soared, increasing by over 33% in 2020 and projecting to grow another 13% in 2021.

What you need to know about the recently revised full-body harness standard

Scott Fowler

January 20, 2022

The recently updated ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 standard establishes requirements for the performance, design, marking, qualification, instruction, training, test methods, inspection use, maintenance and removal from service of full-body harnesses.

Safety Talk

Hypothermia dangers increase as fatigue sets in and thought processes slow down

Randy DeVaul

January 20, 2022

Hypothermia is a condition caused by a general cooling of the body which drops a person’s internal core temperature below 98.6 degrees F. Most of us have experienced at least mild hypothermia when the body core temperature reaches 95 degrees F, which causes the body to shiver in efforts to generate more internal heat.